Cucurbita fraterna
Family: Cucurbitaceae
What it is like
A pumpkin family vine. The fruit are round.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Some fruit can be bitter and would need washing or processing. Young fruit are edible. Also the seeds.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Calabacilla
Synonyms
Cucurbita pepo subsp. fraterna (L. H. Bailey) Lira et al; Cucurbita melopepo var. fraterna (L. H. Bailey) G. L. Nelsom;